NCOPDG - Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Guide

Question 1

What does NCOPDG stand for?

Answer 1

Non-commissioned Officer Professional Development Guide

Question 2

What is the goal of NCOPDG?

Answer 2

Educate and develop NCOs for positions of greater responsibility.

Question 3

As with all leader training and leader development, who is responsible for NCOPDG?

Answer 3

The command.

Question 4

NCOPDG is typically managed by whom?

Answer 4

The CSM or Senior NCO in the organization.

Question 5

What are some objectives of NCOPDG?

Answer 5

• Develop and strengthen the skills, knowledge, and abilities to train, deploy, and lead
  soldiers in combat through battle focused training.
• Develop NCOs who are self-aware, adaptive, competent, and confident.
• Realize the full potential of the NCO support channel.
• Foster a unit environment that enhances continued NCO leader development and
  encourages self-development as part of a lifelong learning process.

Question 6

What is the purpose of AR 350-1?

Answer 6

This regulation prescribes policies, procedures, and responsibilities for developing, managing, and
conducting Army training and leader development.

Question 7

What is the DA PAM that covers NCOPDG?

Answer 7

DA PAM 600-25

Question 8

What is Leader Development?

Answer 8

Leader development that aligns training, education, education and experience to prepare leaders
who are not only prepared for their current position but are preparing for their progressive
responsibilities as well.

Question 9

What are 3 domains of the NCOPDG?

Answer 9

1. Institutional
2. Operational
3. Development

Question 10

What does STEP stand for?

Answer 10

• Select
• Train
• Educate
• Promote